Archive · 11 Jun 2025
U.S. Slams UN Conference on Israel-Palestinian Issue
The U.S. is telling other countries not to go to a United Nations meeting about a possible two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
The U.S. is worried that the meeting could make things worse.
The U.S. also said that if countries do things that the U.S. doesn't like after the meeting, there could be problems.
This means that these countries might face diplomatic issues with the U.S.
U.S. is discouraging governments from attending a UN conference on a two-state solution.
The U.S. warns of diplomatic consequences for countries taking "anti-Israel actions" after the conference.
France and Saudi Arabia are co-hosting the conference in New York.
The U.S. views the conference as counterproductive to efforts to end the war in Gaza.
The conference aims to lay out parameters for a Palestinian state and ensure Israel's security.
- Who
- The U.S. government, France, Saudi Arabia, and other attending governments.
- What
- The U.S. is discouraging governments from attending a UN conference on a two-state solution.
- When
- The U.S. issued a warning via a cable.
- Where
- The UN conference is in New York.
- Why
- The U.S. views the conference as counterproductive to efforts to end the war in Gaza and believes it could embolden Hamas.
U.S. Position
French/Saudi Arabian Position
Purpose of the Conference
U.S. Position
Views conference as counterproductive and undermining efforts to end the war and free hostages.
French/Saudi Arabian Position
Seeks to establish a roadmap to a Palestinian state while ensuring Israel’s security
Recognition of a Palestinian State
U.S. Position
Opposes steps that would unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state.
French/Saudi Arabian Position
France has indicated it might recognize a Palestinian state at the conference.
- Event
- UN conference on a two-state solution
- Location
- New York
- Main Actors
- U.S., France, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Palestinians
- U.S. Stance
- Discouraging attendance, warning of consequences
- Conference Aim
- Lay out parameters for a Palestinian state, ensure Israel's security